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Gálatas, 6

1. adelfoi ean kai prolhfqh anqrwpoV en tini paraptwmati umeiV oi pneumatikoi katartizete ton toiouton en pneumati praothtoV skopwn seauton mh kai su peirasqhV

1. fratres et si præoccupatus fuerit homo in aliquo delicto vos qui spiritales estis hujusmodi instruite in spiritu lenitatis considerans te ipsum ne et tu tempteris

2. allhlwn ta barh bastazete kai outwV anaplhrwsate ton nomon tou cristou

2. alter alterius onera portate et sic adimplebitis legem Christi

3. ei gar dokei tiV einai ti mhden wn eauton frenapata

3. nam si quis existimat se aliquid esse cum sit nihil ipse se seducit

4. to de ergon eautou dokimazetw ekastoV kai tote eiV eauton monon to kauchma exei kai ouk eiV ton eteron

4. opus autem suum probet unusquisque et sic in semet ipso tantum gloriam habebit et non in altero

5. ekastoV gar to idion fortion bastasei

5. unusquisque enim onus suum portabit

6. koinwneitw de o kathcoumenoV ton logon tw kathcounti en pasin agaqoiV

6. communicet autem is qui catecizatur verbum ei qui se catecizat in omnibus bonis

7. mh planasqe qeoV ou mukthrizetai o gar ean speirh anqrwpoV touto kai qerisei

7. nolite errare Deus non inridetur

8. oti o speirwn eiV thn sarka eautou ek thV sarkoV qerisei fqoran o de speirwn eiV to pneuma ek tou pneumatoV qerisei zwhn aiwnion

8. quæ enim seminaverit homo hæc et metet quoniam qui seminat in carne sua de carne et metet corruptionem qui autem seminat in spiritu de spiritu metet vitam æternam

9. to de kalon poiounteV mh ekkakwmen kairw gar idiw qerisomen mh ekluomenoi

9. bonum autem facientes non deficiamus tempore enim suo metemus non deficientes

10. ara oun wV kairon ecomen ergazwmeqa to agaqon proV pantaV malista de proV touV oikeiouV thV pistewV

10. ergo dum tempus habemus operemur bonum ad omnes maxime autem ad domesticos fidei

11. idete phlikoiV umin grammasin egraya th emh ceiri

11. videte qualibus litteris scripsi vobis mea manu

12. osoi qelousin euproswphsai en sarki outoi anagkazousin umaV peritemnesqai monon ina mh tw staurw tou cristou diwkwntai

12. quicumque volunt placere in carne hii cogunt vos circumcidi tantum ut crucis Christi persecutionem non patiantur

13. oude gar oi peritemnomenoi autoi nomon fulassousin alla qelousin umaV peritemnesqai ina en th umetera sarki kauchswntai

13. neque enim qui circumciduntur legem custodiunt sed volunt vos circumcidi ut in carne vestra glorientur

14. emoi de mh genoito kaucasqai ei mh en tw staurw tou kuriou hmwn ihsou cristou di ou emoi kosmoV estaurwtai kagw tw kosmw

14. mihi autem absit gloriari nisi in cruce Domini nostri Jesu Christi per quem mihi mundus crucifixus est et ego mundo

15. en gar cristw ihsou oute peritomh ti iscuei oute akrobustia alla kainh ktisiV

15. in Christo enim Jesu neque circumcisio aliquid valet neque præputium sed nova creatura

16. kai osoi tw kanoni toutw stoichsousin eirhnh ep autouV kai eleoV kai epi ton israhl tou qeou

16. et quicumque hanc regulam secuti fuerint pax super illos et misericordia et super Israël Dei

17. tou loipou kopouV moi mhdeiV parecetw egw gar ta stigmata tou kuriou ihsou en tw swmati mou bastazw

17. de cetero nemo mihi molestus sit ego enim stigmata Jesu in corpore meo porto

18. h cariV tou kuriou hmwn ihsou cristou meta tou pneumatoV umwn adelfoi amhn [proV galataV egrafh apo rwmhV]

18. gratia Domini nostri Jesu Christi cum spiritu vestro fratres amen



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Footnotes:

6:1-5 - Paul instructs Christians to restore those who fall into sin with gentleness, reminding them that everyone must bear their own burdens. Humility and personal responsibility are essential to the Christian life (see also Matthew 18:15-17 and James 5:19-20).

6:7-10 - Paul warns about the law of sowing: what we sow, we will reap. He exhorts Christians to do good, especially to those in the household of faith, as this will reflect the fruits of the Spirit in their lives (see also 2 Corinthians 9:6 and 1 John 3:17).

6:11-13 - Paul affirms that true circumcision is not of the flesh, but of the heart, and that the marks of Christ are more important than any outward appearance. True Christian identity is forged in suffering and faith (see also Philippians 3:3 and 2 Corinthians 4:10).

6:14-18 - Paul concludes his letter by exalting the cross of Christ as the central symbol of the Christian faith, which is the basis for life transformation. He desires that all who follow this truth experience God's peace and mercy (see also 1 Corinthians 2:2 and 2 Corinthians 5:17).

Verses related to Gálatas, 6:

Galatians chapter 6 concludes with principles for community life. How should believers live freedom in community? This practical text offers guidelines for mutual care and spiritual perseverance. The chapter explores themes such as gentle restoration, sharing burdens, and spiritual sowing. Paul closes by reaffirming the centrality of the cross and the new creation. Ponder with us five biblical passages that elucidate the applicable principles of this final chapter of Galatians.

2 Corinthians 13:5: "Examine yourselves to see whether you are in the faith; prove yourself. Do you not realize that Christ Jesus is in you? Unless they failed!" - This passage reflects Paul's advice in Galatians 6:4 about examining one's actions.

1 Corinthians 9:11: "If we sow spiritual things among you, would it be too much for us to reap material things from you?" - This verse echoes the principle Paul establishes in Galatians 6:6 about sharing material possessions with spiritual teachers.

2 Corinthians 9:6: "Remember: he who sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and he who sows bountifully will also reap bountifully." - This passage reflects the principle of sowing and reaping that Paul mentions in Galatians 6:7-8.

Hebrews 12:3: "Think carefully about Him who endured such opposition from sinners against Himself, so that you may not grow weary and lose heart." - This verse echoes Paul's advice in Galatians 6:9 about not getting tired of doing good.

Philippians 3:3: "For we are the circumcision, we who worship by the Spirit of God, who boast in Christ Jesus and have no confidence in the flesh," - This passage reflects Paul's final argument in Galatians 6:15 about the insignificance of circumcision compared to the new creation in Christ.

FAQ:

What does it mean to sow to the Spirit?

It means investing in spiritual life, which results in eternal life. (Galatians 6:8)

How should we treat brothers who fall into sin?

We must restore them with gentleness, remembering that we too are fragile. (Galatians 6:1)

What does it mean to “bear one another’s burdens”?

Helping others in their difficulties fulfills the law of Christ. (Galatians 6:2)

Why does Paul boast in the cross of Christ?

Because the cross is the center of faith, and the world no longer influences it. (Galatians 6:14)

What is the promise for those who persevere in goodness?

Whoever does good will reap blessings in due season, if they do not give up. (Galatians 6:9)


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